Holiday on the Circle a first for East Stroudsburg University

East Stroudsburg University will celebrate its first Holiday on the Circle at 6 p.m. Monday on ESU's front circle.

East Stroudsburg University will celebrate its first Holiday on the Circle at 6 p.m. Monday on ESU's front circle.

University President Marcia G. Welsh, Ph.D., will offer holiday greetings. The Rev. John Harding of St. Paul's Lutheran Church also will address the gathering.

Members of the group The Awakening will perform, and several student groups, including the ESU Christian Fellowship, will offer remarks.

The event will conclude with a traditional carol-sing led by the ESU Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. James Maroney, associate professor of music. Members of the congregations from B'Nai Harim and Temple Beth Israel will light and bless the menorah, and students from Christian Fellowship will light the Christmas tree.

An open house at the president's residence on the circle will follow the event. Cookies and hot cider will be served.

The event is free and open to the public. For information, call 570-422-3463.